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Council accepts donation of five small parcels from longtime owner in Tamarack Highlands
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 2025-R19 to accept donation (nominal $1 transfer) of five unbuildable parcels in the Tamarack Highlands subdivision from Wayne O. Riggs Jr.; city officials said the parcels contain a stormwater easement and consolidating ownership will simplify maintenance access.
Green City Council voted to accept the donation of five parcels in the Tamarack Highlands subdivision from property owner Wayne O. Riggs Jr., adopting Resolution 2025-R19 on May 27.
Planning committee members said the parcels — identified as Parcels 208-081337, 208-081338, 208-081339, 208-081340 and 208-081141 (as given in committee discussion) — are largely unbuildable and contain a stormwater easement. The city will record a nominal $1 transaction to complete the donation. Council members said the transfer will simplify routine stormwater maintenance and remove the need to notify multiple private owners for access.
A council concern raised by Mr. Spate referenced a historical example of a municipal acquisition (Krause Dam) that had created long-term management obligations; administration and the mayor assured council that the Tamarack parcels did not present similar liabilities and that the city already manages stormwater infrastructure in the area.
Council moved to bypass three readings and approved the resolution; the roll call shows unanimous approval. No purchase price beyond a $1 nominal transfer was reported nor were conditions on future use discussed in the transcript.
